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I love a good internet surf. You never know what you will find. Today, I stumbled on a website dedicated to all things phobic. Phobias. I have them. I know a few. Some are common, some are unusual, some are odd and just plain weird. Some are downright funny. I learned about some phobias that I never dreamed existed, but they do. Here are a few of the phobias that stood out for me. You will see why.

Pentheraphobia – fear of mothers-in-law

Arachibutyrophobia – fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth

Phobias are serious business. They can result in sweating, increased heart rate, chest pain, nausea, stomachaches and panic attacks. I have a fear of heights and water/drowning. I have a friend with Coulrophobia – a fear of clowns. My son, Red, has arachnophobia – a fear of spiders. Phobias can evolve from childhood traumas, unpleasant experiences, tragedies and emotional stress. The fears can be real or imagined. I just don’t understand some. How does someone become fearful of chins or knees? Mothers -in-law? I am not questioning that one!